UN renews South Sudan mission’s mandate for 9 days
Radio Tamazuj — April 30, 2025
The U.N. Security Council on Wednesday extended the mandate of the U.N. Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for nine days, until May 9, as tensions escalate between the country’s political leaders. The short-term extension, approved unanimously in Resolution 2778 (2025), allows the mission to continue using “all necessary means” to carry out its tasks beyond its original expiration date of April 30.
The UN Peacekeeping Mission Caught Between a US-South Sudan Rift
PassBlue — April 30, 2025
The United States withdrew its military personnel from the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan a day after Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s announcement revoking all visas held by citizens of the small, landlocked African country. “The United States has temporarily withdrawn U.S. Military Officers from UNMISS [UN Mission in South Sudan] after the State Department drew down Chief of Mission personnel in Juba to minimal staffing levels given the security situation,” a spokesperson from the State Department press office told PassBlue in an email.
Sudan and South Sudan – Security Council, 9909th meeting
UN News — April 30, 2025
The Security Council today extended the mandate of the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) by nine days, until 9 May, apparently to allow more time for members to discuss the matter amid escalating tensions in the country. UNMISS was initially established for one year from 9 July 2011, under resolution 1996 (2011), with the intent to renew for further periods as needed. Since then, the Mission has been renewed consistently with the Council determining that “the situation in South Sudan continues to pose a threat to international peace and security in the region”. The Council held a briefing on the country’s situation on 16 April.
The Stakes of Stripping Climate from UN Peacekeeping in South Sudan
Crisis Group — April 28, 2025
The UN Security Council will soon vote on the future of the peacekeeping mission in conflict-hit South Sudan. In this Q&A, Nazanine Moshiri discusses what is at stake and why climate and peace should remain part of the mission’s work.
South Sudan Opposition MP Accuses Government of Plotting Genocide
News Central — April 27, 2025
A South Sudanese opposition lawmaker has accused President Salva Kiir’s government of orchestrating a “genocide” against the Nuer ethnic group by classifying their regions as “hostile.” The claim, made on Sunday, comes amid escalating tensions following months of clashes between forces loyal to Kiir and those aligned with First Vice-President Riek Machar, who was arrested in March.
